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Dryland Forest Restoration at Auwahi, MauiPIERC Project Leader: Arthur Medeiros Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Create habitat for recovery of numerous rare and endangered tree species Develop skills for replacement of grasslands with dryland forests Restore natural plant regeneration processes |
| Accomplishments: Outplanted over 9000 native seedlings Encouraged community involvement in restoring native ecosystems Provided for recruitment of 31 species of native plants inside exclosure |
Significance: Stabilized Endangered and rare plants Involved community and transferred knowledge Refined technology for future restoration |
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